Illustrate the differences between western modernist literature and traditional literature in terms of content and artistic expression

Answer 1

Compared with traditional literature, the western modern literature emphasized more on social reality and human nature exploration. In terms of artistic expression, western modernist literature often adopted the modern literary style, focusing on the exploration of structure, language and semiotics. At the same time, it could also express complex thoughts and emotions in an anti-traditional way. For example, Faulkner, a master of modern literature, used his unique narrative structure and language to express the loneliness and depression of the protagonist. Traditional literature focused more on emotional descriptions and character creation, expressing the inner world of characters through meticulous plots and vivid language. For example, the classic Chinese literary work, Dream of the Red Chamber, demonstrated the magnificence and profoundness of Chinese traditional culture through the stories of characters such as Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu.